Elephant House Celebrates 160 Years of Market Leadership 📈

Elephant House, marketed by Ceylon Cold Stores PLC (CCS), marked its 160th anniversary in January 2026, solidifying its status as one of Sri Lanka’s most enduring consumer brands. As a key pillar of the John Keells Group Consumer Foods Sector, the company continues to drive growth through its beverages and frozen confectionery portfolios. • Operational Strength: The company operates four state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, maintaining market leadership in carbonated soft drinks and ice cream through continuous product reinvention and operational excellence. • Strategic Growth: Future strategies focus on portfolio expansion, digitalization, and advanced analytics. This follows recent milestones, including the historic December 2025 launch of locally manufactured ice cream in Australia and a franchise partnership with Reliance Retail to enter the Indian market. • Sustainability & ESG: CCS remains committed to responsible sourcing, plastic waste reduction, and community impact. The brand recently secured the "Brand of the Year" title at the SLIM Brand Excellence Awards 2025. • Financial Context: In FY2024/25, the manufacturing segment saw a 16% YoY revenue growth, supported by a recovery in consumer spending and optimized utility costs following electricity tariff revisions. _Note: Strategic outlook based on company performance data and official anniversary statements._